On that occasion, she was handed a conditional discharge and ordered to pay costs.

Charlene Sumnall, prosecuting on behalf of the Federation Against Copyright Theft, told Teesside Magistrates’ Court how investigators uncovered the illegal activity during Boro’s derby clash last November 5.

She said publicans must have a commercial subscription with Sky to allow them to show games.

Ms Sumnall said nine customers were in the pub when the game was being screened.

Beadnall then received a follow-up visit by investigators warning her about the need for a proper subscription.

Catherine Beadnall (Image: Teesside Live)

But when they returned on December 10 they found the Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton being shown, with nine customers again present.

A warning letter was then sent but on December 27, investigators again visited the pub, and found Newcastle’s game against Man City being shown.

Further visits in February found Newcastle vs Manchester United and Manchester United vs Chelsea being screened.